Tata Safari vs Skoda Karoq

CarWale brings you comparison of Tata Safari and Skoda Karoq. The Tata Safari price is Rs. 16.19 Lakh and Skoda Karoq price is Rs. 24.99 Lakh. The Tata Safari is available in 1956 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Skoda Karoq is available in 1498 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Safari provides the mileage of 16.3 kmpl and Karoq provides the mileage of 14.49 kmpl.

Safari vs Karoq Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Safari	Karoq
Price	Rs. 16.19 Lakh	Rs. 24.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1956 cc	1498 cc
Power	168 bhp	148 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

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Tata Safari

Smart

Rs. 16.19 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Skoda Karoq

1.5 TSI

Rs. 24.99 Lakh

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Height (mm)	1795	1624	1760
Bootspace (litres)	420	521	587
Parking Assist		Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1451 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Kryotec 2.0L Turbocharged Engine	1.5 TSI with ACT	1.5 Turbocharged Intercooled
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm	148 bhp @ 5000 rpm	141 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	350 Nm @ 1750 rpm	250 Nm @ 1500 rpm	250 Nm @ 1600-3600 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	16.3View Mileage Details	14.49View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	815	724.5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Electric Motor

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
4668 4382 4699
Width (mm)
1922 1841 1835
Height (mm)
1795 1624 1760
Wheelbase (mm)
2741 2638 2750
Kerb Weight (kg)
1320
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 5 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
7 5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
3 2 2
Bootspace (litres)
420 521 587
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
50 50 60

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar	McPherson suspension with lower triangular links and torsion stabiliser	Mcpherson Strut + Coil Springs
Rear Suspension	Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring	Twist-beam axle	Beam Assemble + Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.1
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel		Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	235 / 65 R17	215 / 55 R17	215 / 60 R17
Rear Tyres	235 / 65 R17	215 / 55 R17	215 / 60 R17

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)		Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Keyless Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents on Pillars	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC Zone	Blower, Vents on Pillars, Yes
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Electronic - All	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist		Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
12V Power Outlets	2	3

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Leather	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours		Stone Beige and Black	Black
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Partial	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	60:40 split	60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front Only Front & Rear Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down		All	Driver
One Touch Up		All
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Key	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal

Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof
Panoramic Sunroof Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips
Silver

Lighting

Headlights	LED Projector	LED	LED Projector
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Active	Passive
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	Halogen	LED,Halogen	Halogen
Ambient Interior Lighting		Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	Android Auto (Wired), Apple CarPlay (Wired)
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)		10.39
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
3 4 3
Warranty (In Kilometres)
100000 100000 100000

Brochure

Colours

Lunar Slate	Magic Black	Starry Black
Stellar Frost	Magnetic Brown	Dune Brown
	Lava Blue	Havana Grey
	Quartz Grey	Aurora Silver
	Brilliant Silver	Glaze Red
	Candy White	Candy White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.4/5

19 Ratings

4.0/5

20 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.9Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.2Comfort	5.0Comfort
	4.0Performance	4.7Performance
	4.1Fuel Economy	4.5Fuel Economy
	4.1Value for Money	4.8Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Godfather of all Suv

Great driving experience, with great stability, great comfort while riding, while driving safari you wont feel tired because of the great seating comfort, applicable for long trips also.

Karoq vs TRoc etc

My dear friends.. I know you are disappointed because the price that you wanted Skoda to launch Karoq at did not meet your expectations. You think it is expensive for the kind of vehicle that it is. Let me tell you something.. Firstly..if you compare the quality of the interiors, Karoq is far better than VW T-roc and let's not even talk about the Compass and the Harrier. You will find scratchy plastics everywhere in the Roc. Please don't even bring Creta in this discussion. The Indian market is very money and a deal-driven market. We do not give importance to safety equipment, the NCAP ratings, the ESC ratings etc..if we see 2 airbags.. it means the car is like an armoured tank and nothing can kill us. I read in one of the reviews that one of the reviewers is ready to buy two cars at the same price but won't spend this much on a single unit. Everything costs money. Troc, for example, has only 6 airbags whereas Karoq has 9 airbags. Karoq is a bigger vehicle than the T roc with much more equipment and space inside. Just have a look and you will understand. Boot, for example, is 445 ltrs as compared to Karoq's 521. Even the Duster has more boot space than the T Roc and comes at 3/4th the price of the Roc. If we talk about intelligence.. Karoq has, for example, a rear camera washer and the passenger rearview mirror tilt system. If you get the gear lever to Reverse the RVM on the passenger side tilts for you to see how close you can get to the footpath on the other side in case you are parking on the road so that your vehicle doesn't protrude. Don't get flattered by the Virtual cockpit. It is not everything. (Karoq has the Virtual Cockpit too by the way). If you are happy with an i20 on stilts please go ahead and but the T Roc but If you need an urban SUV with good looks, quality interiors, more space and equipment with terrific road presence.. Karoq is the vehicle for you. Believe me. it's worth every penny. Needless to say, the equipment that I mentioned is not the only difference.. Karoq is loaded.

More Expert Reviews on Safari and Karoq

Living with the Tata Safari

By Aditya Nadkarni20 Apr 2024

We spent a week with the Tata Safari in the updated guise and here are our findings

Skoda Karoq First Drive Review

By Santosh Nair15 Sep 2020

The Karoq is appreciated for its fine amalgamation of nippy performance and sure-footed dynamics despite being a mid-sized SUV. Your senses are instantly pampered by the relaxing feature-loaded cabin, the pristine fit and finish, solid build quality, and the secure feeling that stems from the long list of safety equipment. By contrast, the only significant deterrent that eclipses this otherwise tempting package is the steep price which simply drops it out of any equation.

2023 Tata Safari First Drive Review

By Ninad Ambre15 Oct 2023

With plenty of body colour options, even a dual-tone as a first in this segment and with many new features, Tata Motors wants to ensure that the new Safari appeals to a wider audience. With its macho appearance, it still can be a symbol of authority while offering a premium and spacious cabin. Moreover, prospective buyers are being offered new technology, and added connectivity, while still being cocooned in safety. The pricing isn’t available yet, but if Tata Motors doesn’t ask for an unreasonable premium, it will be easy for a buyer to confirm his decision for it is quite appealing with the new changes.

Length (mm)	4668	4382	4699
Width (mm)	1922	1841	1835
Height (mm)	1795	1624	1760
Wheelbase (mm)	2741	2638	2750
Kerb Weight (kg)		1320

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	3	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	420	521	587
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	50	60

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips		Silver

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	4	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	100000	100000